George Ball Charity Association
George Ball Charity Association is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $827K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $13K.
George Ball Charity Association at a glance
In short: George Ball Charity Association gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,500
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,100
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $827,304
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George Ball Charity Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Daily Bread ($9K). Together the top 5 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Ball Charity Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Daily Bread Galveston, TX | Public Charity | $8,500 |
| St Vincent House Galveston, TX | Public Charity | $8,500 |
| Luke Society Galveston, TX | Public charity | $8,500 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries Galveston, TX | Public Charity | $8,500 |
| Ball High School Project Grad Galveston, TX | Public Charity | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $827,304 | — | $36,238 | $35,500 | 5 | $36,238 | $12,712 |
| 2024 | $747,074 | — | $32,948 | $31,500 | 5 | $32,948 | $16,048 |
| 2023 | $663,009 | $56,539 | $33,646 | $33,000 | 5 | $33,646 | $66,545 |
| 2022 | $583,841 | — | $33,937 | $33,000 | 5 | $33,937 | $9,398 |
| 2021 | $446,471 | — | $28,686 | $28,000 | 4 | $28,686 | $28,878 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Ball Charity Association's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Billie Hoskins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas G. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kelso
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keath Ellen Jacoby
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Barneby
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forrest Andrews
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Waters Davis (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George Ball Charity Association
How much does George Ball Charity Association give each year?
George Ball Charity Association gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 5 grants.
What is George Ball Charity Association's typical grant size?
George Ball Charity Association's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $7,100, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Ball Charity Association give grants?
George Ball Charity Association gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (5 grants).
Does George Ball Charity Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George Ball Charity Association's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (5 grants).
Who are George Ball Charity Association's largest grantees?
George Ball Charity Association's largest 2025 grantees include Our Daily Bread ($8,500), St Vincent House ($8,500) and Luke Society ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Ball Charity Association?
George Ball Charity Association reported $827K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is George Ball Charity Association's EIN?
George Ball Charity Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6035096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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